Temple Shalom events

By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

The following Temple Shalom events are open to everyone.

Artists-in-Residence weekend

“The Gift of Music” cantor, Julia Cadrain, and singer-songwriter Elana Arian join us for a weekend of music and learning. On Friday evening, March 10, cantor Cadrain and Arian join us for Shabbat evening services. On Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m., the community is invited to the concert “Music Speaks Louder Than Words.”

There is no charge for these events, but an RSVP is required. Visit tinyurl. com/A-Gift-of-Music to make your reservation or call the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030. The Artists-in-Residence program is generously supported by the Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Artistin-Residence Fund and co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

Affordable Housing Forum — “What’s the Solution?”

Presented by the Temple Shalom Tikkun Olam volunteers, this March 1 forum follows up on part one of the forum, “What’s the Problem?,” which can be found on the Temple Shalom YouTube channel. The event will be held at 1:30 p.m. in person and via Zoom. Registration is required for in-person attendance. Visit tinyurl.com/ TSTOVFOURM to register.

Jews of the Dominican Republic

During the Evian Conference in July, 1938, the Dominican Republic was the only nation willing to accept Jews escaping the Nazi onslaught. On Wednesday, March 1 at 11:30 a.m., Jeff Margolis introduces us to the history of the Jewish community in Sosua, where hundreds of Jewish refugees of the Holocaust found a home.

Torah Talk

Join this lay-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion every Saturday morning via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. Please contact the Temple Shalom office at info@ naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.

Jewish Yoga

Join yoga teacher Missy Balsam via Zoom as she guides you through an all-levels gentle yoga stretch session interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings, designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. This class, held Mondays at 10:30 a.m., will be practiced lying down and seated on the floor. Open to all, no experience necessary. The cost is $54 for a 7-week session. Call the Temple Shalom office to register and receive the Zoom information.

Shabbat ShaPlay

Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m. as we sing, dance, play and celebrate Shabbat in the park. All young families are invited to attend. Temple Shalom membership is not required. To register, contact Mary Flores, education administrative assistant, at 239-455-2233 or education@ naplestemple.org.

Soulful Shabbat

Join us on Friday evening, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. for the very popular Soulful Shabbat. Soulful Shabbat is a musical Shabbat service conducted entirely in song and accompanied by the Temple Shalom band. Everyone is invited to attend this uplifting Shabbat evening service.